Atomic Mass Nb (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Niobium. But how do we know how much does a Nb atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Nb, we can open any periodic table and search for Niobium.

In the case of Niobium the answer is 92,90638. However there is a lot of funny facts about Niobium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Niobium Overview

Nb Atomic Mass

92,90638

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Atomic Symbol

Nb (Niobium)

Name Origin

From Niobe; daughter of the mythical Greek king Tantalus.

Description

Shiny white, soft, ductile metal.

Atomic Number

41

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Charles Hatchet

Year: 1801

Location: England

Uses

Used as an alloy with iron and nickel. It can be used in nuclear reactors and is known to be superconductive when alloyed with tin, aluminum or zirconium.

Sources

Occurs in a mineral columbite. Formerly known as colombium (Cb). It is used in stainless steel alloys for nuclear reactors, jets and missiles.

Want to learn more details and data about Niobium (Nb)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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